Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories
Hardie Grant Children's Publishing A Hide and Seek Sleepover: Volume 6
Book SynopsisTiggy has a BIG imagination. She sometimes has BIG feelings too. But everything is A-Okay, because Tiggy has a very special secret … Today is a big day! Tiggy is going on her very first sleepover. She’s excited! But when she realises she forgot her special toy, she starts to feel nervous. Lucky Tiggy has her magic paintbrush with her – but will it help her get to sleep?
£9.49
Hardie Grant Children's Publishing Happy Days
Book SynopsisHooray! Today is a Happy Day. Some days are for ice-cream in the park, bubbles in the bath and big, bright bunches of balloons. Other days are for camping in the yard, splashing in the pond or skating down the path. But no matter what kind of day it is, there are always moments of happiness to be enjoyed. A book to celebrate the moments of happiness that each day brings. Trade Review"An upbeat, singsong cadence that lends itself readily to read-alouds. Guaranteed to cheer anyone up." – Kirkus Reviews
£15.19
Hardie Grant Children's Publishing Grumpy Days
Book SynopsisToday is a Grumpy Day. Some days start out badly, and only seem to get worse. You might spill your cereal, take a tumble on the playground or lose your hat in the wind. You might feel like stomping and sulking, kicking and crying. But even on a grumpy day, it’s always possible to turn things around. A brand-new addition to Sue deGennaro's popular 'Days' series, and a book guaranteed to bring a smile to the grumpiest of days.
£15.19
Hardie Grant Children's Publishing Birthdays
Book SynopsisHooray! It’s your birthday! Birthdays are filled with party hats and cards that make you laugh. Some birthdays are for blowing up balloons and singing really loudly. Other birthdays are for dancing with friends, baking cakes and making wishes. But no matter how you celebrate, all birthdays are the best days.
£15.19
A&U Children's Show Stopper! The Susie K Diaries
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£8.54
A&U Children's Happy Camper! The Susie K Diaries
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£8.54
Thames & Hudson Here Come the Cousins
£16.20
Penguin Random House Australia Clementine Rose and the Farm Fiasco 4
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£9.49
Hardie Grant Children's Publishing Welcome, Little One
Book SynopsisBeautifully and boldly illustrated, Welcome, Little One is all about introducing a new baby to their little world. There’s the blanket to keep them warm, the family dog who will teach them friendship and the bedroom window as a gateway to wonder and adventure. Inspired by Sophie Beer’s own experience of becoming a parent, Welcome, Little One delightfully weaves all the heartfelt dreams a parent hopes for their child into a sweet book for both to treasure. Welcome, little one, to our little world.We’ve been waiting a whole lifetime to meet you.
£15.02
Hardie Grant Books The Twelve Days of Kindness
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£14.06
Hardie Grant Books Families
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£14.06
Hardie Grant Books Filos Butterflies
£17.09
Walker Books Australia Scout and the Rescue Dogs
£17.09
Tundra Books Dear Toni
Book SynopsisAlthough originally dreading the 100-day journal-writing assignment given by her sixth-grade teacher, Gene Tucks eventually warms up to sharing her thoughts about her new-girl status, St. Bernard puppies, her nagging brother, her father''s employment and more. 2009 Best Children''s Book of the Year--Bank Street College of Education. Reprint.
£9.45
Tundra Books Nini
Book SynopsisLong before Nini was born, she was in a safe place where a familiar voice promised her a loving home. But once she was born, that soft voice was replaced by the words of care givers in an orphanage. Though they were kind, Nini missed the soft voice and the promises it made. Then, one day, a man and a woman on the other side of the world learned that their dreams were about to come true. They would finally have a baby to love. When they all met, Nini once again heard a soft voice, as reassuring and as loving as the first, and trusted that the promises had come true. But her first memory was never lost – it remained an echo for her to share with her parents in her new home.This exceptional book about adoption is a comforting story for children and families who have experienced it first-hand, a tribute to the author’s own adopted child, and a very heartfelt thank-you for the gift of family.
£14.36
Nimbus Publishing (CN) Jacob's Landing
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£12.30
Nimbus Publishing Ltd Cure for Wereduck: Book 2 of the Wereduck Series
Book SynopsisKate is an odd duck-literally. When the full moon arrives, the rest of her family turns into wolves, but she is a happy wereduck. Relatively happy, that is. Her family has been uprooted from the wilds of New Brunswick to a placid farming community in Ontario, thanks to a fellow werewolf, Marcus, selling them out to sleazy tabloid journalist Dirk Bragg. When Kate discovers her great-greatgrandmother''s recipe "A Cure for Werewolf," she can''t help but wonder?is it really possible? Could she one day resist the call of the moon? Could she be free from the constant threat of exposure? When Marcus''s abandoned werewolf son, John, books a desperate train journey back to New Brunswick at the full moon, the ancient recipe and its arcane ingredients are put to the test. Will Dirk Bragg finally corner Kate and John in their wereforms and expose them to the world, or will Cure for Werewolf keep them safe? A rare sequel that is as full of action and revelations as its predecessor, A Cure for Wereduck is imaginative, exciting, and peppered with Hackmatack Award nominated David Atkinson''s delightful humour.
£12.74
Nimbus Publishing (CN) The Land Beyond the Wall: An Immigration Story
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£20.66
Nimbus Publishing (CN) The Gathering
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£20.66
Nimbus Publishing Ltd Goth Girl
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£14.20
Nimbus Publishing (CN) A Beginner's Guide to Goodbye
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£10.95
Nimbus Publishing Limited Sweetgrass
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£10.95
Nimbus Publishing Limited The Family Way
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£11.35
Kids Can Press Franklin's Rocket Team
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£8.13
Kids Can Press Jasper John Dooley 1: Star of the Week
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£9.87
Kids Can Press The Branch
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£16.10
Kids Can Press Bagel King
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£16.14
Kids Can Press Ebb and Flow
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£16.14
Owlkids Time to Leave Laverne
£17.58
Second Story Press The Train
£18.95
Great Plains Publications Ltd Anna Analyst: A Novel
Book SynopsisOn the last day of elementary school, eleven-year-old Anna finds a leather-bound book about handwriting analysis. Anna could use help deciphering people. Her best friend has started wearing mascara and plans to spend the summer with a more fashionable classmate. And her parents threaten to give away her tortoises just because she’s a little forgetful about taking care of the sick one.Why does everyone expect Anna to change before middle school starts? She’sgoing to stay exactly the same. After all, large loopy letters, like Anna’s, showshe’s perceptive and generous. It’s everyone else’s sloppy writing that is so hard to understand. But a mysterious note forces Anna to make a choice between her graphology obsession and the people — and tortoises — she cares about the most.Trade Review"Bossy, inventive Anna is authentic and endearing. Her dilemmas and struggles -- especially when her creative solutions breed new problems -- are convincing, at once familiar and freshA droll, deftly executed debut. -- Kirkus ReviewsAnna is a relatable heroine Highly Recommended, CM ReviewsPatti Edgars lighthearted debut novel perfectly captures all the difficulties and dramas of the early middle school years. Anna is a refreshingly complex character; her often misguided endeavors lead to one predicament after another and will resonate with middle grade readers. Full of heartbreak and humor, Anna, Analyst charmed me from start to finish. Tara Gilboy, author of Unwritten and RewrittenA funny, insightful book about what its like to be on the precipice of middle school, when you know who you are but not necessarily how you fit. Fair warning: You may never look at your own handwriting, or tortoises (not turtles), the same way. Craig Battle, author of the Camp Average series"
£7.95
Acorn Press Summer in the Land of Anne
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£19.73
Nimbus Publishing Limited Wild Trails to the Sea
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£11.21
Nimbus Publishing Limited Dear Dad
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£12.73
Tundra Books Death by Whoopee Cushion
£13.70
Barefoot Books Ltd Baby Play / Jugando Con Bebe (English and Spanish
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£10.45
Barefoot Books Ltd Here and There
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£16.14
Greenhill Books The Peddler and the Baker
Book Synopsis‘Hallelujah for a brand new day and the wondrous smell that floats my way.’ A poor but happy peddler lives in the attic of a bakery. Whilst he does not have much, he is content with his life. Every morning, he wakes up to the wonderful smell of freshly-baked bread and loudly exclaims his joy through the open window. The baker, however, grows ever more irate that the peddler should enjoy the smell of his bread without ever paying for it. He asks the Rabbi for help. The Rabbi summons the peddler and instructs him to return in one week with enough money to pay the baker back for all the times he has enjoyed the smell of his challah. The peddler works harder than ever that week. On Friday morning, when he returns with as much money as he can scrape together, the rabbi takes his coin-pouch and shakes it for the baker to hear. The sound of the coins is payment, the Rabbi says, for the smell of the bread. Sound and smell, just like Shabbat, are free for everyone in the world to enjoy. A delightful retelling of an inspiring folktale, The Peddler and the Baker teaches the importance of sharing and inclusivity, the beauty of Shabbat and the idea that anyone, regardless of their circumstances, has the right to find joy in the world. A recipe for challah follows the story.
£10.46
Greenhill Books Benjy's Blanket
Book SynopsisWhen Benjy is born, his grandfather, a tailor, gives him a beautiful handmade blanket to keep him warm in his cot. As Benjy grows, he takes his blanket with him everywhere. He loves it so much that even when it becomes ragged and stained, he will do anything to stop his mother from throwing it out. He enlists his resourceful grandfather who cuts, measures and sews and turns the blanket into a coat. Benjy wears the coat every day, morning to night, until it becomes too tight and his mother threatens again to throw it away. His grandfather turns it into a waistcoat and when that no longer fits, it becomes a handkerchief, and when the handkerchief is torn beyond repair, it is finally turned into a button. But then, Joseph loses the button and his grandfather must come up with an even more imaginative solution–one that will ensure the blanket will last forever. Based on a story from the Jewish oral tradition, this is a beautiful tale of the love between a boy and his grandfather, between a boy and his blanket, the inevitable passing of time, and the glorious power of imagination.
£11.39
Child's Play International Ltd Dentista/Dentist
Book Synopsis¿Cuánto tiempo tendremos que esperar? ¿Dolerá? ¿Cuál es la mejor manera de limpiar mis dientes? ¡Leer Dentista con su hijo es la oportunidad perfecta para hablar de todo lo que se hace en el dentista, y mucho más! How long will we have to wait? Will it hurt? What’s the best way of cleaning my teeth? Reading Dentist with your child is the perfect opportunity to talk about these questions, and many more!
£9.06
Child's Play International Ltd Cook It!/¡A cocinar!
Book Synopsis¿Quién viene a cenar? ¿Qué vamos a cocinar? ¿Qué necesitamos comprar? ¡Y no se olviden de lavar los platos! Ayudar en las tareas de la casa es una evolución natural que parte del juego y es una etapa importante en el desarrollo del niño. Compartir una tarea fomenta el sentido de la responsabilidad y desarrolla destrezas que más tarde le serán útiles en la vida. El lenguaje sencillo y las llamativas ilustraciones han sido ideados para estimular y expandir el diálogo entre el lector y el niño. Who’s home for dinner? What shall we cook? What do we need to buy? And don’t forget to wash the dishes! Helping with real tasks is a natural progression from pretend play, and is a crucial stage in a child’s development. Achieving a shared goal encourages a sense of responsibility, and develops many skills useful in later life. Simple conversational text and lively illustrations are carefully designed to encourage further dialogue between reader and child. Now in a sturdier format!
£8.55
O'Brien Press Ltd Our Big Day
£13.99
Chronicle Books Together We Swim
Book SynopsisJabari Jumps meets Hair Love in this encouraging ode to a mother and son's relationship and those first swimming lessons. Jumping into the water can be more than a little scary! But with Mom's steady arms there's no fear of sinking. With a kick, a splash, and his family's cheers of encouragement, one determined boy finds his groove, making waves in this fun-filled day at the pool. Embrace the feeling of accomplishment in this joyous, reassuring story about perseverance and new experiences. With lyrical rhyming text and vibrant illustrations, Together We Swim is destined to become a family read-aloud favorite!
£12.99
Igloo Books I Will Always Love You: An Adorable Book to Share
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£9.99
Igloo Books I Love You, Daddy: Padded Board Book
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£999.99
Igloo Books I Love You, Mommy: Padded Board Book
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£9.99
Igloo Books I Love You, Daddy: Padded Storybook
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£10.99
Igloo Books I Love You, Mommy: Padded Storybook
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£10.99
